How The Queen Made £784,500 from the 2017 Election

The video explains an old election rule requiring candidates to pay a deposit, refundable if they secure over 5% of votes. This rule aims to deter frivolous campaigns but results in significant financial losses for parties like the Green Party, Lib Dems, and UKIP. The forfeited deposits go to the Queen, with no clear spending guidelines. Suggestions for spending include buying Instagram followers, corgis, and tea.

What does the Electoral Commission's guide state about deposits for candidates who do not receive more than 5% of the votes?

What are some suggestions made for how the Queen could spend the money from the deposits?